A cholesterol chart: Total, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides, VLDL It would be more convenient for everybody to interpret their cholesterol test results if only they could provide just one number as a result. Unfortunately, there exist multiple cholesterol types, as well as various desirable numbers for ...
HDL cholesterol in the range of 20-40 (0.5-1.0 mmol/L) may appear in isolation but is often associated with high triglyceride concentration, insulin resistance and increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, some drugs, such as beta-blockers may lower HDL cholesterol. Anabolic steroids can...
The article presents information on high-density lipoproteins (HDL). It states that HDL contain lipids, cholesterol and proteins called apolipoproteins. It describes how HDL transport cholesterol from low-density lipoproteins (LDL). The mechanism of action of two kinds of medications to raise HDL, ...
Since the very first report showing the regression of established atherosclerotic lesions by means of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) plasma fraction, much information has been generated about the protective role of HDL-C in atherosclerosis. Nonetheless, this positive point of view about ...
Signaling by the High-Affinity HDL Receptor Scavenger Receptor B Type I Scavenger receptor B type I (SR-BI) plays an important role in mediating cholesterol exchange between cells, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, an... S Saddar,C Mineo,PW Shaul - 《Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis & Vasc...
LDL (the "bad" cholesterol), the residual risk is also related to unsatisfactorily low levels of high density lipoprotein, HDL (the "good" cholesterol)... E Ginter,V Simko - 《Bratisl Lek Listy》 被引量: 10发表: 2013年 Is good cholesterol always good? Genetic and pharmacological increase...
LDL cholesterol is not a good marker of cardiovascular risk in Type 1 diabetes Aim LDL cholesterol (LDL–C) is considered an important cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor. Less is known in Type 1 diabetes. We assessed LDL–C and total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio (TC/HDL–C) ...
“Good” oils:Some oils can be good for you.Olive oilcan help raise the level of your “good” cholesterol (HDL). Look for other vegetable-based oils: canola, soy, and sunflower. Cut down on butter in your cooking with nonfat cooking spray or non-trans-fat margarine. Try replacements ...
Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is commonly referred to as “bad cholesterol.” High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is commonly referred to as “good cholesterol.” While they are often monitored for concerns over plaque forming on bloodvessellinings and causing heart disease, new research indica...
HDL vs. LDL Cholesterol As we know, HDL cholesterol is the “good” cholesterol while LDL is the “bad” type. Here’s how the two stack up: HDL high-density lipoprotein “good” cholesterol levels increase with a healthy diet smoking lowers HDL levels ...